Clinical trials: Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Octreotide in Treating Patients With Cancer-Related Malignant Ascites
RATIONALE: Octreotide may be an effective treatment for malignant ascites. It is not yet known whether octreotide is more effective than a placebo in treating malignant ascites.
- Trial name
- NCT00182754
- Testing
- octreotide acetate
- Where
- 122 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Dyspnea, Pulmonary Complications
Buspirone in Reducing Shortness of Breath in Patients With Cancer
RATIONALE: Buspirone may be effective in reducing dyspnea (shortness of breath) in patients with cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Dyspnea, Pulmonary Complications, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00053846
- Testing
- buspirone hydrochloride
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 432 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Lung Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Docetaxel and Erlotinib in Treating Patients With Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer or Other Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as docetaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00390429
- Testing
- docetaxel, erlotinib hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal Complications
Sulfasalazine in Preventing Acute Diarrhea in Patients With Cancer Who Are Undergoing Pelvic Radiation Therapy
RATIONALE: Sulfasalazine may relieve diarrhea in patients with cancer who are undergoing pelvic radiation therapy. PURPOSE: This randomized phase III trial is studying sulfasalazine to see how well it works in preventing acute…
- Conditions
- Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal Complications, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT01198145
- Testing
- sulfasalazine
- Where
- 257 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Palonosetron and Dexamethasone With or Without Dronabinol in Preventing Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy For Cancer
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if adding dronabinol in combination with the standard of care (dexamethasone and palonosetron) can better help to control nausea and vomiting in patients receiving…
- Trial name
- NCT00553059
- Testing
- dexamethasone, dronabinol, palonosetron hydrochloride
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Metastatic Cancer, Pain
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy and Vertebroplasty in Treating Patients With Localized Spinal Metastasis
RATIONALE: Stereotactic body radiation therapy may be able to send x-rays directly to the tumor and cause less damage to normal tissue.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Cancer, Pain, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00855803
- Testing
- radiation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Hematopoietic/Lymphoid Cancer, Nausea and Vomiting
Antiemetic Therapy With or Without Olanzapine in Preventing Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Patients With Cancer Receiving Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy
This randomized phase III trial studies antiemetic therapy with olanzapine to see how well they work compared to antiemetic therapy alone in preventing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in patients with cancer receiving…
- Conditions
- Hematopoietic/Lymphoid Cancer, Nausea and Vomiting, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT02116530
- Testing
- Olanzapine, Chemotherapy (cisplatin or cyclophosphamide and doxorubicin), Antiemetic treatment (ondansetron or granisetron or palonosetron; plus dexamethasone; plus fosaprepitant or aprepitant)
- Where
- 177 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 401 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Constipation, Impaction, and Bowel Obstruction, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
S1316, Surgery or Non-Surgical Management in Treating Patients With Intra-Abdominal Cancer and Bowel Obstruction
This partially randomized clinical trial studies surgery or non-surgical management in treating patients with intra-abdominal cancer and bowel obstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT02270450
- Testing
- therapeutic conventional surgery, gastrointestinal complications management/prevention, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- 38 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 221 people
- Sponsor
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Fatigue
American Ginseng in Treating Patients With Fatigue Caused by Cancer
RATIONALE: American ginseng may reduce fatigue in patients with cancer. It is not yet known whether American ginseng is more effective than a placebo in treating cancer-related fatigue.
- Conditions
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Fatigue, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00719563
- Testing
- American ginseng
- Where
- 326 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 364 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Neurotoxicity, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Vitamin E in Preventing Peripheral Neuropathy Caused by Chemotherapy in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy for Cancer
RATIONALE: Vitamin E may prevent peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy in patients with cancer. It is not yet known whether vitamin E is more effective than a placebo in preventing peripheral neuropathy caused by…
- Trial name
- NCT00363129
- Testing
- vitamin E
- Where
- 69 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 207 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer
Copper Cu 64 Anti-CEA Monoclonal Antibody M5A PET in Diagnosing Patients With CEA Positive Cancer
This pilot clinical trial studies copper Cu 64 anti-carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) monoclonal antibody M5A positron emission tomography (PET) in diagnosing patients with CEA positive cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02293954
- Testing
- radionuclide imaging, positron emission tomography, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases
RATIONALE: Stereotactic radiosurgery may be able to send x-rays directly to the tumor and cause less damage to normal tissue. Giving stereotactic radiosurgery before surgery may make the tumor smaller and reduce the amount of…
- Trial name
- NCT00811655
- Testing
- therapeutic conventional surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission, Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
High-Dose Chemotherapy With or Without Total-Body Irradiation Followed by Autologous Stem Cell Transplant in Treating Patients With Hematologic Cancer or Solid Tumors
This pilot trial studies different high-dose chemotherapy regimens with or without total-body irradiation (TBI) to compare how well they work when given before autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) in treating patients with…
- Conditions
- Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission, Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission, Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia With 11q23 (MLL) Abnormalities, Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia With Del(5q)
- Trial name
- NCT00536601
- Testing
- etoposide, cyclophosphamide, carmustine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality and Reproductive Issues
L-Arginine Supplements in Treating Women Who Are Cancer Survivors
RATIONALE: L-arginine supplements may improve the quality of life and sexual function in women who are cancer survivors. PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial is studying an L-arginine supplement to see how well it works…
- Conditions
- Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality and Reproductive Issues, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00459134
- Testing
- ArginMax
- Where
- 25 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Anemia, Leukemia
Epoetin Alfa or Darbepoetin Alfa in Treating Patients With Anemia Caused by Chemotherapy
RATIONALE: Epoetin alfa and darbepoetin alfa may cause the body to make more red blood cells. They are used to treat anemia caused by chemotherapy in patients with cancer.
- Conditions
- Anemia, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Lymphoproliferative Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00416624
- Testing
- darbepoetin alfa, epoetin alfa, fatigue assessment and management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 239 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific, Vascular Access Device Complications
Study Comparing Two Types of Ports in Patients With Cancer Receiving Intravenous Chemotherapy
RATIONALE: Giving chemotherapy drugs through an implanted port reduces the need for multiple needle sticks. It is not yet known whether one type of port is more effective than another in reducing infections and other side effects…
- Trial name
- NCT00607880
- Testing
- vascular access device placement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Metastatic Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
S0916, MLN1202 in Treating Patients With Bone Metastases
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such MLN1202, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.
- Trial name
- NCT01015560
- Testing
- anti-CCR2 monoclonal antibody MLN1202, polymorphism analysis, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 47 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
Lung Cancer, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Vinorelbine in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors That Have Not Responded to Treatment and Liver Dysfunction
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as vinorelbine, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00540982
- Testing
- indocyanine green, lidocaine, vinorelbine ditartrate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Neurotoxicity, Pain
Duloxetine in Treating Peripheral Neuropathy Caused by Chemotherapy in Patients With Cancer
RATIONALE: Duloxetine may lessen peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy. It is not yet known whether duloxetine is more effective than a placebo in treating peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Neurotoxicity, Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00489411
- Testing
- duloxetine hydrochloride
- Where
- 475 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 231 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Recurrent Melanoma, Stage III Melanoma
Imatinib Mesylate and Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Advanced Melanoma or Other Advanced Cancers
Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of combining imatinib mesylate with bevacizumab in treating patients who have advanced melanoma or other metastatic or unresectable cancer.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Melanoma, Stage III Melanoma, Stage IV Melanoma, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00074308
- Testing
- imatinib mesylate, bevacizumab, pharmacological study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)